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Police believe a car crash was not responsible for the death of a person at Mangakino, 35km southwest of Tokoroa, early today.
Inspector Kerry Watson of police northern communications said a passing motorist found the car shortly before 12.30am today on Waipapa Road near Mangakino.
Mr Watson said police now believed the death wasn't the result of a car accident. There were no suspicious circumstances and the matter is being reported to the coroner for enquiry.
- NZPA
